Natural Diamonds: An "Intruder" in the Laboratory-Grown Supply Chain
January 14, 21 by Debbie AzarLast May, I wrote a Memo about the need for full disclosure on grading reports issues by gemological laboratories when it comes to post-growth treatments of laboratory-grown diamonds. That has not changed.... Read More...
Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics
January 07, 21 byIt was Benjamin Disraeli who famously said: "There are three kinds of lies: Lies, damned lies, and statistics." The British Prime Minister made his observation at least 140 years ago (he died in 1881) and ... Read More...
Bharat: Will Other Bourses Now Embrace Lab-Growns?
December 31, 20 by John JeffayThe tide is turning for lab-grown diamonds. The world's biggest bourse, Bharat, in Mumbai, India, voted earlier this week to allow them back on to its trading floors. Members overturned a ban ... Read More...
Has Covid Changed us Forever?
December 24, 20 by John JeffayWill we ever get back to normal? We'll beat coronavirus, one day, that's for sure. But as 2020 draws to a close, will we revert to the way we were, or will the changes forced by Covid stay with us... Read More...
The Bride who Broke it off over a "Cheap" Engagement Ring
December 17, 20 by John JeffayHow much should you spend on an engagement ring? It's an important question for the millions of happy couples juggling their desire for a sparkling symbol of their undying love... Read More...
Blowing Hot and Cold over Covid
December 10, 20 by John JeffayI stepped out of my front door this morning without a face mask. For a brief moment I forgot we were in the midst of a pandemic. Mask wearing is mandatory where I live, and provides a constant... Read More...
Human Rights: Industry Could do Better... and so Could Watchdogs
December 03, 20 by John JeffayThe jewelry industry did not get good marks in its end-of-term report from Human Rights Watch (HRW). None of the firms surveyed in the NGO's report, entitled Sparkling Jewels, Opaque Supply Chains... Read More...
Tiffany Buyout: A Lot of Noise for a Little Discount
November 26, 20 by John JeffayCoronavirus has played havoc with the production schedules for TV soap operas. The cast and crew of the USA's The Young and the Restless, Britain's Coronation Street and many other favorite... Read More...
Baked Beans and Diamond Rings
November 19, 20 by John JeffayI remember my first visit to a Walmart store. I was a Brit on holiday in Florida and I was struck by the fact that I couldn't buy beer because of local liquor laws, but I could happily purchase a handgun.... Read More...
A New Chinese Revolution in Diamond Grading?
November 12, 20 by John JeffayI remember when Britain went decimal. I was only five when the old currency system - 12 pennies make a shilling, 20 shillings make a pound - was replaced in 1971. It was a big deal for the whole country... Read More...
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